The successful applicant will report to the Curator and be an integral part of the Collections Team. They will assist the Team with heritage-related projects. Work includes assisting with exhibits, research and writing, events, care of artifacts, and gardening. The position is based at the Grande Prairie Museum, but the successful applicant will also be working at the Rev. Forbes Homestead and Ernie Radbourne Pavilion.
Responsibilities
As the Heritage Attendant, you are a temporary full-time summer student worker based on a 35-hour work week. Your regular week is Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m., but some holiday and weekend work can be expected.
You will work alongside a team of three others to ensure our exhibits and historical houses are in good shape, presentable and accurate. You also assist with guided tours and special events which can include set-up and take-down. We have several heritage gardens and lawns at our sites that will need care so there is a healthy mix of indoor and outdoor work. You will have the opportunity to conduct historical research and there is room to coordinate the research to both the needs of the museum and the student's interests.
You will be taught how to handle museum artifacts and will have access to the Museum's collections for various projects. You will be expected to assist with the daily operation and preservation of our two historic sites.
You Bring
This position is ideal for someone interested in local history and eager to take part in creative projects. Interest in carpentry and general handy work is an asset, but also artistic creativity and innovation. Qualifications include a valid class 5 driver's license, a minimum of one year of post-secondary education, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. A current CPR and AED certificate is an asset. A criminal/ vulnerable sector records check will be required. Please send applications through the City of Grande Prairie website only.
This position is funded by Young Canada Works Federal grant program and certain candidate criteria must be confirmed:
- You must be between the ages of 16 and 30.
- You must be a full-time student.
- You will be returning to full-time studies in the fall.
- You will not have another full-time job over the summer.
- You have registered on the YCW online candidate inventory.
Hours
35 hours per week
Salary/Wage
Band A, Entry Step $20.99
Selection Process
We thank you in advance for your interest. Those selected for an interview will be contacted by phone or email. We will contact those who did not make it to the interview stage by email within 60 days of the closing date of this job posting.
1. Submit a cover letter and resume using the "Apply Now" tab on the following link City of Grande Prairie - Job Description (startdate.ca).
2. Applications will be reviewed, and short-listed and interviews will be scheduled.
Note: Once you apply and upload a resume you should receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted for this position. If you receive this email, there is NO further need to contact us regarding this position.
- This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.
Due to the high number of applications we receive per job posting, we cannot answer job-specific questions before the interview. If you are successful in getting to the job interview stage, we will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have at that time.
